Touch Me

[mslulu]

So I was reminded this weekend of what is missing in my life. Human Contact. The actual touch of another person. I realize that while I'm not an overly touchy, feely kind of person, I need to share personal space with another human. The hello and goodbye hugs of my Inner Circle of friends just isn't sufficient. I need to be able to drape my legs across someone's lap and idly play with their hair while they idly stroke my calves. I need to sometimes curl up with my head in a lap and relax, just being that close to another person.

I just don't get that enough.

And I didn't even realize how much I missed it.

Comments

[ex-nina910.livejournal.com]

Ugh. I know what you're talking about, I think. We just got finished watching Amélie. You know the scene at the end when they're strolling through Franch in a moped?

Total happiness and contentment.

Ah well. Good luck to you. I know there are some things friends can't provide.

[ex-ilk.livejournal.com]

Isn't that song wonderful?

*cuddle*

I feel the same way. After spending a few days with my boy, I feel it even stronger. It's just that pure, natural, casual contact that I miss most of all. It's the kind of thing you assume will always be there.

[mslulu.livejournal.com]

It's a wonderful song. Thank you! I downloaded it when you first posted it, but I don't think I actually got a chance to listen to it until today.

Thanks for the virtual cuddle, too. It's appreciated.

[ex-ilk.livejournal.com]

You're welcome.

[mslulu.livejournal.com]

I've not actually seen Amelie yet.

[ex-nina910.livejournal.com]

I'd say see it.

... but in your condition it may make you very depressed.

[mschryste.livejournal.com]

I really do understand how you feel. I get lots of contact with Terra, but when the rare occasion arises that another adult touches me for more than half a second, I realize that I'm definitely missing a big part of what I need to be totally content.

The waves of the ocean ebb and flow

[sifueireman.livejournal.com]

Fully understandable my friend. You could be fine and dandy going along being perfectly happy in your life when all of a sudden that little imp of realization comes peaking its head in and whispering "there is more, you are missing out" At this point you start noticing the "other" things, seemingly inconsequential at first, but they make their marks. You start to notice, as you are now, all those little things which are even more enjoyable when you have someone to share those things with. That isn't to say that you cannot live without someone, quite the contrary actualy. It is more that you want to share that part of you that is the You that you know, with someone else, unconditionally.

However, for me at least, I have noticed that all things follow their own cycle, and that what has come and gone will come back again. When it does, and if you are willing to take the chance and show your commitment to "that thing" whatever that thing might be, you will be rewarded.

Just my humble opnion.